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Christopher L. Gasper

This title should be just the beginning, because the Celtics’ championship window is wide open

A false notion that Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown could not thrive together has been put to rest once and for all.
See photos from Game 5 Tell us what this championship means to you

Dan Shaughnessy
A torch has been passed: Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum join the champions club and help Celtics raise Banner 18
The two Jays answered all their critics with a dominant performance in the Game 5 clincher.

Here’s how celebrities, athletes, and politicians reacted to the win Gary Washburn: Jayson Tatum — a star on his own — finally realized his NBA title dreams by embracing greatness of his teammates

In the afterglow of victory, a reflective Derrick White drank it all in and counted his blessings

The Celtics will hold their championship parade on Friday. Here’s what to know.

‘Yo, Joe, we did it!’ From morning coffee to late-night champagne, inside the wild day the Celtics became NBA champions.
chad finn

Al Horford is an NBA champion. Finally.

Injuries to John O’Keefe were ‘consistent with a large dog attack,’ defense expert says at Karen Read trial

A retired forensic pathologist testified about O'Keefe's injuries without the jury in the courtroom. Judge Beverly Cannone will decide by Thursday what testimony can be presented to jurors.

Text messages show rocky relationship between Karen Read and John O’Keefe

 Here's how Monday's testimony unfolded
Forecast | Ken Mahan

Dangerous temperatures in the 90s will leave Greater Boston sweltering hot

A four-day heat wave has arrived, enveloping New England in excessive heat and humidity.
What to know about this week’s heat wave

Boston declares heat emergency, others cancel school ahead of anticipated heat wave

Temperatures are expected to reach the high 90s, and potentially triple digits, before the end of the week.
How will schools keep kids cool and safe?

If even the secretary of transportation won’t take the train, who will?

Massachusetts Secretary of Transportation Monica Tibbits-Nutt opts to drive a MassDOT-provided electric car to downtown Boston when the job demands.

Tewksbury man charged with murder of 15-year-old Lowell girl pleads not guilty

Prosecutors said Trevor Bady, 21, allegedly killed Ahliana M. Dickey following a pattern of abuse and threats. Her body was found in her family's Lowell home on Friday.

New York’s top court declines to hear Trump’s appeal of gag order in hush money case
The state's top court left restrictions in place following former president Donald Trump's felony conviction last month.

More details ‘soon’ on State Police leadership, Healey says

The Executive Office of Public Safety and Security says it’s close to picking a final applicant as the next superintendent and colonel of the agency.

Eight arrests outside TD Garden following Celtics’ NBA Finals win

Fauci’s memoir reveals clashes with Trump, other private moments

Pilot dies after plane crashes into remote part of Merrimack River in Methuen
The Big Idea

Moms get interrupted a lot more than dads. And the price is steep.

Laura Gee, a Tufts professor, studies the impact of gender gaps on women’s careers — and on fathers who want to take on more of a role in parenting.

Clear ice, can’t lose: A retiree went down a scientific rabbit hole and emerged a successful entrepreneur
Let's raise a glass to the Hingham man responsible for that perfectly clear ice cube in your favorite cocktail. It's not as easy as it sounds to make that happen.

Buckwheat is having a moment. Here’s what to know and how to use it.
GLOBE MAGAZINE

The extraordinary lives of New England’s Black whaling captains

These captains of color sailed the world and became wealthy. But their legacies, largely overlooked in New England, go far beyond the money they brought home.
Personal narratives of the enslaved people who built Newport have been largely unknown, until now

Current and former Boston Public Schools administrators allege ‘vindictive, racist, and sexist’ workplace culture
The report claims BPS Superintendent Mary Skipper has failed to take seriously any of the employees' concerns and instead has “dismantled all policies or practices focused on advancing racial equity in BPS and silences employees from raising concerns.”

Boston School Committee votes to close its last middle school, rename Burke High

Singer Justin Timberlake arrested and accused of driving while intoxicated on New York’s Long Island

Timberlake was expected to be arraigned in Sag Harbor, on the eastern end of Long Island, according to a statement from the Suffolk County district attorney’s office.

Here’s what we know about the dating rumors involving Bill Belichick and Miss Maine runner-up Jordon Hudson

The former Patriots head coach is rumored to be dating the 24-year-old former competitive cheerleader and pageant contestant.

Ayo Edebiri talks Celtics, Cool Dogs, and the Great Molasses Flood on ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers’

The Dorchester native also dished on the time her father refused to let "The Departed" film at their house.

The Engine, an MIT-backed VC fund, raises $400 million to invest in startups

The Engine Ventures will continue to back climate tech startups with third and largest fund yet.

Less gas, quicker permits, and a lot more EV chargers — Massachusetts’ next climate law is taking shape

The measure would propose multiple solutions to speed up the pace of infrastructure decisions and ensure that new construction doesn’t overly burden local communities.
Opinion
Peter May

The champion Boston Celtics — this is just the beginning

There is no reason why the Celtics cannot be for this decade what the Golden State Warriors were for the last one — multiple and repeat champions. Everything is in place for such a run.
IDEAS | JAMES STURZ

One year later, questions still loom about the doomed dive of the Titan
EDITORIAL

It shouldn’t take another mass shooting for Congress to restore a bump stock ban
Richard Haass

In the wake of campus protests, school administrators must educate students
MARCELA GARCÍA

From the border to Fenway: A talented Venezuelan immigrant’s journey
LGBTQ Pride Month

Hammond Castle Museum in Gloucester explores the LGBTQ+ appeal of ‘Bewitched,’ the classic TV sitcom
Boston Globe Today

‘Pride is a riot’: Elevating queer voices and stories in June

Boston Pride parade awash in positivity

See photos of Boston’s Pride parade on a sunny and colorful day

More recent News

Inmate charged in James ‘Whitey’ Bulger death walks free

One of three inmates accused of plotting the murder of James “Whitey” Bulger in prison was released Monday after prosecutors dropped the most serious charge against him.

Boeing lost track of up to 400 bad 737 parts, whistleblower says

A quality inspector alleged that the planemaker mishandled and lost track of hundreds of faulty parts, some of which he said may have been installed on new 737 Max planes.

Roxbury woman fatally hit by SUV following deer strike on Route 3 in Braintree

A Roxbury woman died after she was struck by an SUV in the breakdown lane on Route 3 in Braintree shortly after the vehicle she was in struck a deer early Sunday morning, State Police said.

Secret Service agent robbed at gunpoint during Biden’s Los Angeles trip, police say

The agent was robbed as President Biden was visiting Los Angeles for a fundraising event over the weekend, officials said.

This New Hampshire man is going to outer space
Stratham resident Scott “Kidd” Poteet is going to pilot a mission to space endeavoring to fly higher than any before it.

Netanyahu dissolves influential War Cabinet after key partner bolted from government

The move was widely expected following the departure earlier this month of Benny Gantz, a centrist former military chief.
Netanyahu dissolved his war Cabinet. How will that affect cease-fire efforts?

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Steward Health Care executives are mired in trouble at home. In Malta, it’s much worse.

The Boston-born, national health care system is at the eye of a seismic scandal that has paralyzed Malta's government, ensnared federal officials, and jeopardized the country’s health care system.
Lifespan eyeing bankrupt Steward’s hospitals in Massachusetts

AS I SEE IT
That summer feeling on Nantucket
It's early summer on Nantucket, and the buzz is all about erosion.

James Pindell | ANALYSIS
Remember the gender gap in voting? What was once a Democratic advantage is suddenly a problem.
Democrats have a bigger problem with men than Republicans do with women.

PERSPECTIVE
Could I buy only 5 new items of clothing in a whole year? Well, I could try.
The fashion industry accounts for 10 percent of global carbon emissions. I’d test myself to live more sustainably.

Culture & Lifestyle

Ayo Edebiri talks Celtics, Cool Dogs, and the Great Molasses Flood on ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers’

Some different looks for a most famous book — that book being ‘Moby-Dick’

‘The music is going up’: Guitarist Mdou Moctar, from Niger, offers a hard rock version of desert blues.

Black culture and creativity take center stage at Boston’s Embrace Ideas Festival

Special Projects

Where do the 2023-24 Celtics stand among the greatest teams in NBA history?

If Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown beat the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals and carry the team to Banner No. 18, their legacies would be cemented. But all of this year’s success means nothing without a ring.
HIGH & DRY

Priced out: How Boston’s broken liquor license system drives chefs from the city

A stubbornly high price tag for serving alcohol hurts thousands of hospitality workers, aspiring restaurateurs, and the city itself.
Interactive map

Pothole season is upon us. See which neighborhoods have the most reports

Boston’s 311 data provides a day-by-day look at the condition of the city’s streets and sidewalks, which neighborhoods are hit hardest, and just how fast repairs are made.

Nightmare in Mission Hill

The story of how a murder in Mission Hill — the Carol Stuart shooting — terrorized and wounded a community of innocent people.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

JOAN VENNOCHI

Is Governor Healey up for fixing the State Police?
EDITORIAL

Foul-mouthed, sexist trooper puts the spotlight on State Police
Renée Sagiv

Colleges should commit to reversing the dangerous trend of easy morality
EDITORIAL

The price of college shouldn’t be a guessing game

RENÉE GRAHAM

‘You lie!’ — the two-word outburst that changed Republican politics
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Tewksbury man charged with murder of 15-year-old Lowell girl pleads not guilty

Prosecutors said Trevor Bady, 21, allegedly killed Ahliana M. Dickey following a pattern of abuse and threats. Her body was found in her family's Lowell home on Friday.

Injuries to John O’Keefe were ‘consistent with a large dog attack,’ defense expert says at Karen Read trial

A retired forensic pathologist testified about O'Keefe's injuries without the jury in the courtroom. Judge Beverly Cannone will decide by Thursday what testimony can be presented to jurors.

Map: See the Boston Celtics championship parade route

Here’s what we know so far about the duck boat parade route through the city on Friday.
RHODE MAP

A RISD professor’s fascinating discovery about a former slave

If you’re looking for a fascinating (and true) story about life as a slave, Rhode Island School of Design professor Jonathan Schroeder recently discovered one — and it’s well worth your time.

Sports

NBA finals: Celtics defeat Mavericks, 4-1, to win championship

In the afterglow of victory, a reflective Derrick White drank it all in and counted his blessings

The difference-making guard thanked his Celtics teammates and coaches for making him a better player and person.
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Game 74: Red Sox at Blue Jays lineups and notes

Tanner Houck will be on the mound in Toronto as the Red Sox look to run their winning streak to four in a row.

Ayo Edebiri talks Celtics, Cool Dogs, and the Great Molasses Flood on ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers’

The Dorchester native also dished on the time her father refused to let "The Departed" film at their house.

Map: See the Boston Celtics championship parade route

Christopher L. Gasper

This title should be just the beginning, because the Celtics’ championship window is wide open
celtics

The Celtics will hold their championship parade on Friday. Here’s what to know.

Business

The Big Idea

Moms get interrupted a lot more than dads. And the price is steep.

Laura Gee, a Tufts professor, studies the impact of gender gaps on women’s careers — and on fathers who want to take on more of a role in parenting.

The Engine, an MIT-backed VC fund, raises $400 million to invest in startups

The Engine Ventures will continue to back climate tech startups with third and largest fund yet.

Housing costs take a mounting toll on Boston-area businesses, survey says

Fauci’s memoir reveals clashes with Trump, other private moments
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PERSPECTIVE

Could I buy only 5 new items of clothing in a whole year? Well, I could try.
Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, June 17-23
New England

A tree-killing worm may spell the end of autumn's yellow hues
Martha's Vineyard

She wanted cows for her growing farm. First, she had to catch them.

metro

This New Hampshire man is going to outer space

Personal narratives of the enslaved people who built Newport have been largely unknown, until now

R.I. will conduct new study for downsized state archives and history center

sports

The Celtics will hold their championship parade on Friday. Here’s what to know.

Garden Party: Champs!

Here’s how celebrities, athletes, and politicians reacted to the Celtics capturing their 18th NBA title

business

Boeing lost track of up to 400 bad 737 parts, whistleblower says

Boeing’s CEO is scheduled to field questions about plane safety from US senators

Majority of Americans favor forgiving medical debt, new poll finds

politics

New York’s top court declines to hear Trump’s appeal of gag order in hush money case

New York’s top court declines to hear Trump’s appeal of gag order in hush money case

Half a million immigrants could eventually get US citizenship under new plan from Biden

Nation

Undersea explorers mark a tragic day. Things to know about the Titan disaster anniversary.

Tens of millions in the US remain under dangerous heat warnings

Colorado Supreme Court to hear arguments in transgender cake case

World

Thailand’s Senate overwhelmingly approves a landmark bill to legalize marriage equality

Before his summit with North Korea’s Kim, Putin vows they’ll beat sanctions together

Netanyahu dissolved his war Cabinet. How will that affect cease-fire efforts?

opinion

Foul-mouthed, sexist trooper puts the spotlight on State Police

Mass. needs to fully implement the Real Lives law for adults with developmental disabilities

Some AI experts are scared of superintelligent machines. Ray Kurzweil can’t wait for them to arrive.

lifestyle

Actor Ian McKellen is in ‘good spirits’ and expected to recover from fall off stage in London

Here’s what we know about the dating rumors involving Bill Belichick and Miss Maine runner-up Jordon Hudson

Stuck on my first love

food & dining

At The Spirited Gourmet, unique foods are their specialty

It’s always tea time at Yucoo

The Massachusetts Ice Cream Trail debut is coming up lickety-split

travel

Our travel writer shares his New England summertime favorites, from the best beach to the perfect miniature golf course

This South Shore town was selected as the best seaside small town to visit in America in 2024, according to Smithsonian Magazine

The TSA cracked down on Donny Osmond and his carry-on bag full of apples

Arts

Some different looks for a most famous book — that book being ‘Moby-Dick’

Here’s the story behind New Bedford’s 20-foot-tall ‘Plastic Rooster’ made of trash

Hammond Castle Museum in Gloucester explores the LGBTQ+ appeal of ‘Bewitched,’ the classic TV sitcom

Books

In John Ganz’s ‘When the Clock Broke,’ finding the roots of today’s unrest in the early 1990s

Cheating death and creating paradise in Olivia Laing’s ‘The Garden Against Time’

A RISD professor’s fascinating discovery about a former slave

Movies

Ayo Edebiri talks Celtics, Cool Dogs, and the Great Molasses Flood on ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers’

An emotional win for theaters, Hollywood: ‘Inside Out 2’ scores massive $155 million opening

Six Bay State film fests and events to soak up this summer

Television

Ayo Edebiri talks Celtics, Cool Dogs, and the Great Molasses Flood on ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers’

This week’s TV: The importance of disco, more ‘Orphan Black,’ and Danson and Harrelson’s ‘Cheers’ podcast

‘House of the Dragon’: 5 things to know ahead of Sunday’s season two premiere

music

Singer Justin Timberlake arrested and accused of driving while intoxicated on New York’s Long Island

‘The music is going up’: Guitarist Mdou Moctar, from Niger, offers a hard rock version of desert blues.

Françoise Hardy, moody French pop star, dies at 80

Theater/Dance

‘The Outsiders’ wins best musical and ‘Stereophonic’ best play as women make strides at Tony Awards

Who will win at the 2024 Tonys, and who should

Everything you need to know about the Tony Awards 2024

Health

Dozens of CVS generic drug recalls expose link to tainted factories

Owner of 2 safety-net hospitals in R.I. ordered to pay $17m within 10 days

In CVS’s home state, pharmacists in 2 retail stores vote to unionize

Obituaries

Françoise Hardy, moody French pop star, dies at 80

Johnny Canales, Tejano music singer and TV host, dies at 81

Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, 75, dies; expanded Chabad’s global reach